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By MILTON TOBY Stott Spwttwritcr The business of training Thoroughbred horses is bowninu in South Carolina. Kentucky Derby winner Riva Ridge will be wintering in Holly Hill, a new training center is opening near Kline and Aiken is expecting another inrush of horses this fall. The same cannot be said of the state's Thoroughbred breeding industry, however. While South Carolina continues to grow in stature as a training location, relatively few owners have dmoi to set up breeding operations here. South Carolina has been the training ground for many turf greats.

Kelso, the top money winning horse of all time and Sfiuvee, the top money winning mare were both trained in Aiken. Lucien Laurin's recent decision to winter Riva Ridge Holly Hill adds another illustrious name to the list of South Carolina- trained champions. South Carolina breeders have not produced horses of this caliber. The state has produced good runners and stakes winners but not the quanitv or quality of other states noted for their race horses. This lack of first class Carolina-bred horses is a result of the small number of Thoroughbred breeding operations being carried on in the state at the present time.

In the 1972 Stallion Register issue of Blood Horse magazine, California breeders advertised 418 stal- aons. There were 325 from Florida and 272 listed as standing in Kentucky. South Carolina was represented by only 22 sires. The reason for such a small number of breeders is SHUVEE Aiktt trailed, bred that South Carolina is doing little to entice the race horse industry into the state. Thoroughbred breeding is a business and like any business, it must make a profit to survive.

At the present, it is easier to nuke money breeding Thoroughbreds in other states. The Thoroughbred breeder derives his income primarily from two sources. These are the sale of yearlings and racing. The clos- a breeder is to an outlet for his yearlings and a track for his horses of racing age, the greater his margin of profit. At the present time, South Carolina offers the breeder neither sales nor pari-mu- tual racing.

Assistant Professor Larry Hudson, Extension Horse Specialist at Clemson University feels that the absence of pan-mutual betting is greatly hindering the growth of the Thoroughbred breeding industry in South Carolina. He stated flatly that "Pan-mutual racing will cause the hone industry to boom in Soutb Carolina. Horses follow the races and they will pull horses into the state." It is impossible to guarantee that the establishment of pan mutual racing would boost Sooth Carolina's potential as a breeding area. It is worth noting, however, that Kentucky, Florida and California, the three states leading the nation hi Thoroughbred breeding farms, do have legalized racing. Hudson also feels that the establishment of Thoroughbred racing would benefit the state through additional revenue.

"South Carolina is missing a world of tax dollars," he said. Available figures back up Hudson's statement. In 1970, states having legalized pan-mutual racing realized an income of almost million. This came from a betting turnover of almost f6 billion. Hutsoo said that South Carolina's Thoroughbred community has tried several times to initiate racing in the state but that the proposals had never passed He questioned the "Bible belt" attitude that seems to be keeping racing away from South Carolina by saying "if you just want to watch the race you can.

You don't have to bet." A second economic factor influencing the Thoroughbred breeder is South Carolina's lack of any sort of yearling sales facilities. A South Carolina breeder wishing to sell a crop of yearlings now has to send- them out of the state to be sold. The cost of vanning a large consignment of yearlings a long distance could completely wipe out a breeder's profit. It becomes even more impractical when the risk of shipping a group of horses a long distance is added to the actual monetary cost. Kentucky, Florida and California also have a full schedule of yearling sales to entice the breeder to their areas.

A third factor hindering the growth of the Thoroughbred industry in South Carolina is the state's tax structure. The Aiken County Auditor's Office reported that South Carolina taxes horses as personal property. Each horse is taxed at the rate of fS per head. This may not seem like a great burden until it is compared to the tax system in a state like Kentucky. The Fayette Countv Tax Assessor, in Lexington, said that horses in the state are governed by a preferential horse tax.

Horses are also taxed as personal property there, but at the rate of 1 mill per horse. The Fayette County Assessor stated that this tax is "so small it isn't even put on the books." For a large breeder this could mean a difference of 14,000 to 15,000 a year. This would also cut into the breeder's profit, making South Carolina less attractive to a major breeder. WORLD CHESS CHAMPIONSHIP FISCHER SPASSKr BOARD AT BREAK Diagram shows placement of pieces as the world chess championship adjourned. Fischer, moving from the top, is black, and Spassky, with the next move, is white.

(AP Wirephoto Diagram) Spassky Picked -rf: REYKJAVIK, Iceland (AP) Defending champion Boris Spassky was favored by the experts to beat American challenger Bobby Fischer in the game of the world chess match when play resumes this afternoon. The opener of the richest chess competition in history adjourned Tuesday night after 4 hours and 34 minutes of play and 40 moves by each player. The game was to resume at 5 p.m.--1 p.m. EDT. Referee Lothar Scbmid of West Germany will make Spassky's 41st move.

The Russian wrote it on a slip of paper and handed it to him in a sealed envelope at the adjournment. The two competitors, their seconds and chess enthusiasts throughout the world spent part of the overnight break analyzing possibilities for the 11 pieces remaining on the green- and-white chessboard in Rey- kjavik's sports hall: ting anc five pawns for Fischer; king, bishop and three pawns for Spassky. The match had appeared headed for a draw until Fischer tried to seize the initiative on bis 29th move. The lanky Brooklyn, N.Y., challenger galloped his bishop down a long black diagonal to snatch an- unprotected pawn Spassky had offered. A few moves later the bishop was trapped and lost in exchange for two pawns.

U.S. grandmaster Robert Byrne said it was a blunder and commented, "Fischer is going to have trouble making a draw. I don't see how Spassky can lose." Analyzing the game for The Associated Press, international grandmaster Isaac Kashdan termed Fischer's move "a rare miscalculation by the American genius." He said it gave Spassky good prospects for a win. AikenMisses Chance To TakeLegionLead LEXINGTON A tie for the top spot in American Legion league IV just slipped by Aiken Post 26 last night. While the league leader Richland was being soundly tromped by Cayce, 6-1, Lexington skimmed by Aiken, 4-3.

Because of the loss, Aiken, 9-5 on the season, remains a full game behind Richland, 104. Aiken righthander Jeff Roberts suffered his first of four starts when Lexington clubbed six hits in the first two innings if I SPORTS Rnt BBftCtt 1 1 4 I IjHcrt. I 1 If 1 I Hi 1 4 Page 6-A for three runs. Willie Bell came on in relief in the third. A 350 foot solo home run by Charlie Smith pulled Aiken within two in the fifth.

Then in the sixth Bell reached on an error, Terry Jones reached on a fielder's choice, and Chip Livingston knocked in the tying runs with a single. Smith followed up with a single, but a Wednesday, July 12,1972 ground out ended the rally. Lexington came right back with the winning margin in its half of the inning. A double and an error by Bell set up the score. Aiken reached base only once in the next three innings.

Post 26 returns home tomorrow night when it will meet Cayce at Citizens Field. Baseball Standings By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Natiomal League East W. L. Pet. G.B.

Pittsburgh 48 28 York 44 33 .571 Chicago 42 37 .532 St. Louis 40 36 .526 8 Montreal 34 43 .442 Philadelphia 28 51 West Cincinnati 46 31 Houston 46 34 .575 Los Angeles 41 38 .519 6 Atlanta 37 42 .468 10 San Francisco 36 48 .429 San Diego 29 50 .367 18 TKafay's Renfta Houston 6-5, Chicago 5-9 i Philadelphia 4, Los Angeles 1 Cincinnati 5, Pittsburgh 0 San Francisco 6, New York 1 Montreal 6, San Diego 5, 12 innings Atlanta 5, St. Louis 4, 15 innings Wefeeifey'i GUMS San Francisco (McDowell 86) at New York (Matlack 8-5) Houston (Roberts 7-4) at Chicago (Reuscbel 3-1) Los Angeles (John 7-4) at Philadelphia (Sdma 14), San Diego (CaldweU 3-4 or Corkins 0-5) at Montreal (Stooeman 8-5), Americas Leagoe East W. L. Pet.

G.B. Detroit' Baltimore Boston New York Cleveland Milwaukee 42 41 36 34 35 36 37 43 44 .553.539 1 .500 4 .493 .427 .40511 .623 .564 .507 9 .506 9 .45613 AUGUSTA The Fermata Swim Club team downed the National Hills Jewish Community Center team, 314-205, last night. Last night's win gives Fer- mata a 4-1 record for the sea- son and puts them in a four-way' tie for first place. Brynwood, Augusta Country Club and Montclaire also have 4-1 records. Triple winners for Fermata were Edward Giard and Mike 4 Teams Remain In Youth Event CLEARWATER Four teams remain in the Gear- water Jaycee's Dixie Youth Minor league tournament for 8-9 year-old All-Star teams.

The double elimination tournament kicked off Saturday with seven teams from throughout the Central Savannah River Area. In last night's round Belvedere eliminated Edgefield County with a 9-6 win. North Augusta National eliminated North Augusta American with a 5-1 win. LBC defeated Gregg Park, 20-8. Richmond County bowed out in an earlier round.

Tonight Belvedere meets Gregg Park at 6 and undefeated LBC meets North Augusta National in the nightcap. The tournament is being held at Clearwater's Dixie Youth field. Hennelly. Fermata's double winners were Lynn Brown, Sandy Baxter, Chip Towler, Robert Beyers and Debbie Brelsf ord. Brian Estroff and Jan Ritch each took three events for the National Hills Jewish Community Center squad.

Double winners for the MJ's were Laura laeboivitz, Donna Marshman, Ricky Ritch and Anne Sussman. In other swimming action last night, the Augusta Country Club team defeated the Aiken Swim Association, 305210. The meet was held in Augusta. Aiken's triple winners were Army Reichert and Brendon Doherty. Double winners for Aiken were John Schumacher and Bruce Owens.

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Representing Donut Castle, the league champions, will be Paul Martin, Cam Perkins, Steve Du- 'our, Gordy Leopard, David Stapleton and Barry John- ion. Four players were placed on the team by Farmers and Merchants Bank. They were Martin Foster, Phil Luton, Ricky Holston and Brian Boatwright. Tom Hurley, Paul Rideout, Lynn Fulmer and Bob Toole were elected to the All Star team from the Burger Chef squad. Rounding out the team are iosen as an alternate' was Scott Warther.

Coaching the All Stars will be Henderson Johnson. The All Star team will tact Tournament. The State Tourney will be held July 25-29 at Citizens Field. Doubles Tourneys Set The Aiken Recreation Department has announced that it will sponsor Men's Doubles and Mixed Doubles tennis tournaments. The Men's Doubles tourney "will start Monday, July 24.

The Mixed Doubles section will get underway Monday, Aupst 7. Each tournament will be limited to the first 14 teams to register. U.S. Savings Bonds will be presented as prizes to the winning teams- in each event. The entry fee for each tour- nament is S3 for persons residing inside the Aiken City Limits and J5 for those living outside the City.

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